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babyrn2 Asked March 2014

Is a Health Care POA from WV valid if my MIL currently resides in the state of PA?

If not, what do we do? She's in an Alzheimers Unit.

abc1234567890 Mar 2014
Although it might be valid state-to-state, a lawyer friend suggested it's not a bad idea to get one in each state, if you can, just in case.

pamstegma Mar 2014
It should be valid in any state. Be very careful what you sign, though. Always write POA after your name. PA is famous for nursing homes that go after families to pay for care.
That POA does not mean you can sign her out of there. If she was remanded to the facility by court order, she may already be a ward of the state. I'm not really sure what you want to change.

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Eyerishlass Mar 2014
Yes, a POA is valid from state to state whether the person with the POA moves or the person for whom you are POA moves.

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